Inklingo

repleto

reh-PLEH-toh/reˈpleto/

repleto means packed in Spanish (when a place or object is completely full of people or things).

packed

Also: crammed, stuffed
General
A glass jar filled to the very top with colorful round candies, with a few candies resting on the rim.

📝 In Action

El centro comercial está repleto de gente por las rebajas.

A2

The shopping mall is packed with people because of the sales.

Tengo el buzón repleto de correos sin leer.

B1

I have my inbox stuffed with unread emails.

Sus ojos estaban repletos de lágrimas de alegría.

B2

Her eyes were full of tears of joy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • lleno (full)
  • atestado (crowded/packed)
  • colmado (overflowing)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • repleto depacked with / full of
  • estadio repletosold-out stadium / packed stadium
  • bolsillo repletofull pocket

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar a reventarto be bursting at the seams; so full it might break

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "repleto" in Spanish:

crammedpackedstuffed

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Quick Quiz: repleto

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly says 'The bags are packed'?

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📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'repletus', which is the past form of 'replere' (to fill up). The prefix 're-' implies intensity or repetition, and 'plere' means to fill.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: repleteFrench: replet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'repleto' for people?

Yes! You can say a room is 'repleto de gente' (packed with people), or even that a person is 'repleto de energía' (full of energy).

Is it 'repleto con' or 'repleto de'?

While 'con' is sometimes heard, 'de' is the standard and most natural way to link 'repleto' to its contents.

Does 'repleto' ever mean 'satisfied' after eating?

Occasionally, yes. If you are very full after a big meal, you might say you are 'repleto,' though 'lleno' or 'satisfecho' are more common in that specific context.